Buffalo State College, State University of New York

Overview

Buffalo State College, State University of New York is a Comprehensive institution located in Buffalo, NY, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 110 Moot Hall
Buffalo, NY  14222
United States

Contact Ms. Carmella Thompson
Director of Admissions
Email: admissions@buffalostate.edu
Phone: 716-878-4017
Fax: 716-878-6100

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Majors & Degrees

Architecture And Related Services	Associate	Bachelors
City/urban, Community, And Regional Planning
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
African-american/black Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Business Administration And Management, General
Fashion Merchandising
Hospitality Administration/management, General
Hotel/motel Administration/management
Special Products Marketing Operations
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Broadcast Journalism
Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs, Other
Journalism
Mass Communication/media Studies
Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication
Public Relations/image Management
Radio And Television
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Graphic Communications, General
Radio And Television Broadcasting Technology/technician
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Information Science/studies
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education
Business And Innovation/entrepreneurship Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Earth Science Teacher Education
Education, Other
Education/teaching Of Individuals With Speech Or Language Impairments
Elementary Education And Teaching
English/language Arts Teacher Education
Family And Consumer Sciences/home Economics Teacher Education
Foreign Language Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
Kindergarten/preschool Education And Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Physics Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education And Teaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education And Teaching, General
Technology Teacher Education/industrial Arts Teacher Education
Trade And Industrial Teacher Education
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Engineering, General
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Electrical, Electronic, And Communications Engineering Technology/technician
Electromechanical/electromechanical Engineering Technology/technician
Engineering Technologies/technicians, General
Industrial Technology/technician
Mechanical/mechanical Engineering Technology/technician
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Creative Writing
English Language And Literature, General
Writing, General
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Family Resource Management Studies, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
French Language And Literature
Italian Language And Literature
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Audiology/audiologist And Speech-language Pathology/pathologist
Dietetics/dietitian
Health And Wellness, General
Pre-dentistry Studies
Pre-medicine/pre-medical Studies
Pre-veterinary Studies
Speech-language Pathology/pathologist
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-law Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Humanities/humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Mathematics, General
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Geology/earth Science, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Corrections And Criminal Justice, Other
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Forensic Science And Technology
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General
Economics, General
Geography
Geography, Other
International Relations And Affairs
Political Science And Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology, General
Urban Studies/affairs
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Art/art Studies, General
Ceramic Arts And Ceramics
Commercial And Advertising Art
Crafts/craft Design, Folk Art And Artisanry
Design And Applied Arts, Other
Design And Visual Communications, General
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Drawing
Fashion/apparel Design
Fiber, Textile And Weaving Arts
Fine Arts And Art Studies, Other
Fine/studio Arts, General
Industrial And Product Design
Interior Design
Jewelry Arts
Music, General
Painting
Photography
Printmaking
Sculpture

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

13,313

Applied

10,660

Accepted

7,309

Enrolled

Female Admissions

7,728

Females Applied

6,405

Females Accepted

83%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

5,585

Males Applied

4,255

Males Accepted

76%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

50

Application Fee

2.86

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 3
Required for some programs	Interview

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	488	440	530
SAT Math	480	420	530

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

7,070

In-state

16,980

Out-of-state

7,070

In-district

Fees

1,416

Full-time student fees

14,386

Room & board

8,506

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	Yes
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

13,263

Avg. Financial Aid Package

13,914

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

4,099

Avg. Loan Aid

2,072

Avg. Grant Aid

9,638

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

74%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

24%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

7,309

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

1%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	13.82%
Black or African American	32.33%
White or Caucasian	43.43%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.51%
Asian	4.95%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.03%
Two or more races	3.83%
Other	0.08%

Gender

Male (42.37%)

Female (57.63%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	50%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
USG's Annual Spring Fest, Homecoming and Family Weekend and Bengal Bound

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

More

Most popular organizations:
United Student Government, Caribbean Student Organization, Club Hockey, Men's/Women's Rugby and Sigma Delta Tau Sorority, Inc.

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No		No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Bowling	No		No
Cheerleading	No	No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 3	No
Fencing	No		No
Football		Division 3	No
Ice Hockey	No	Division 3	No
Lacrosse	No		No
Racquetball		No	No
Rugby	No		No
Skiing (cross-country)	No		No
Skiing (downhill)	No		No
Soccer	No	Division 3	No
Softball		No	No
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 3	No
Tennis	No	No	No
Track And Field	No	Division 3	No
Volleyball			No
Water Polo		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball	No	Division 3	No
Bowling	No		No
Cheerleading	No		No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 3	No
Fencing	No	No	No
Football	No	No	No
Ice Hockey	No		No
Lacrosse	No	Division 3	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rugby	No		No
Skiing (cross-country)	No		No
Skiing (downhill)	No		No
Soccer	No	Division 3	No
Softball		Division 3	No
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 3	No
Tennis	No	Division 3	No
Track And Field	No	Division 3	No
Volleyball		Division 3	No
Water Polo		No	No

Faculty

699

Total Faculty

15:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 345

Part-time - 354

Male - 342

Female - 357